So, I have to give credit to my dad for suggesting a carnival photo shoot for the 4th of July.Β When we were throwing out ideas, I thought it would be cool to take a drive to Williamsburg, VA and check out the President Heads.Β When I showed Dad some pics, he scoffed and reminded me my stilettos would get dirty in the mud.Β OK β¦ maybe, not my best idea, but I was also a little hesitant about the carnival thinking it would be too crowded.Β Dad assured me we would go before it opened and despite my reticence, I agreed for lack of a better location.
In hindsight, the carnival was the perfect spot for an Independence Day post.Β You canβt get more American than that!Β Dad, I admit, you were right.Β πΒ I am certain Dad will be gloating after reading my admission!Β Lol!Β
And talk about being in the right spot at the right time.Β Our encounter with Paul, the Jolly Shows Carnival owner, gave us a unique opportunity to elevate this photo shoot from typical to grand!Β Paulβs magnanimous gesture, gifting us free rein of his carnival, resulted in one of the best shoots for Lizzyβs Latest thus far.
We were only limited by a headache that hit me and got progressively worse as the shoot went on.Β Had I not felt so ill, I would have wanted to take pics on almost every ride.Β Well, even if I had soldiered on, sprinkles moved in ending this fun shoot.Β
We quickly walked back to the mall and found a place for me to sit while Dad went into Dad mode and ran to Target to buy me some Aleve.Β While I waited, I looked down at my heels and admired the beauty of these American flag pumps.Β Iβm so proud to be an American and love showing my patriotism. Β I bought the heels last year and could not wait to feature them here on the blog.Β
I am enamored with the pretty red, white, and blue rhinestones and pearls that give the American flags the sparkle factor as light hits the jewels.Β I felt so comfortable in these pumps.Β They are at my perfect heel height of 3.75 inches.Β Although my head was pounding, my feet delighted in a cushion of contentment.Β
It did help that I was wearing torturedSoles anti-slip shoe pads.Β If youβve been following my blog, you know that I have narrow heels and canβt wear traditional pumps because my foot always slips out of the heel.Β torturedSoles is my secret weapon and it has given me the freedom to wear traditional pumps again.Β Check out my last post about torturedSoles here.Β Β
In addition, Lizzyβs Latest and torturedSoles have an ongoing collaboration.Β Enjoy 50% discountΒ off any and all torturedSoles products.Β Just use the code, βLIZZYβ at checkout!Β Happy shopping!Β π
Unfortunately, these heels are no longer widely available.Β However, you can do an internet search for βINC Kenjay dβOrsay American Flag Pumpsβ and see what comes up.Β And if these heels look familiar, thereβs a reason for that.Β I featured the INC International Concepts Kenjay dβOrsay pumps in a different pattern here back in January.Β I really love this heel style.Β
Hope yβall are having a fun summer!Β Itβs going by way too fast for me.Β My brother and his family were up last weekend for a visit, so I took a few days off to enjoy some family time.Β I will write more about that in a future post.Β
Have a great start to your week!Β Lizzyβs Latest will be back featuring new heels in the next week or two.Β Until then, stay safe and healthy.
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Not only patriotic but the SMILE is from the heart β€οΈ red my favorite color beautiful heels , gorgeous legs hard to believe nylons are on . Thanks for your hard work on this blog !!! Congratulations to your dad for the idea !! Flags and heels go together with Elizabethβs beauty !! Quit your day job !!! Model for a living !!!! Canβt wait to see your next adventure!!!
Thank you, Mike! You always have the nicest comments. π I’m always smiling and yes, it is from my heart. I had a feeling you’d like the heels. You are a GREAT AMERICAN! Haha…shhh…don’t tell…nylons are my secret weapon for photogenic legs. π And, yes, Dad was right about the carnival. Hope you are getting some good golf games in and hope you are continuing to feel better, my friend. Happy new week!
Your pumps are so fabulous and you are so gorgeous!
https://chicchedimamma.com/
Thank you, Sara! Hope you have a wonderful week!
Such a great outfit – red looks amazing on you!! π
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Tina
https://styleappetite.com/nachhaltige-sommer-essentials-mallorca-mit-flsk/
Thank you so much, Tina! π
What a fun spot for your photos! Those pumps are gorgeous!
Jill – Doused in Pink
Thank you, Jill! Yes, the carnival was a great place for this shoot. π
So much praise and recognition for this dad. I better take care not to let it all go to my head. Lest it grow as large as one of those presidentsβ down in Williamsburg. ο
The way Lizzy came around to her dadβs suggestion reminds me of another pretty brunette, Connie Francis, whose dadβs suggestion was instrumental in her success. In the late 1950s, before anyone had ever heard of her, she was just a Jersey girl with a record deal on the strength of her voice (and look) alone. But she was on the verge of being dropped by the label because nothing sheβd recorded was generating revenue. When she entered the studio the last time obligated by her contract, she recorded an old song from the 1920s that her dad had been pestering her to cover.
The song was βWhoβs Sorry Now?β It went multi-platinum, rocketed her to international stardom, and today sheβs an icon of her era.
Ainβt America great!
Hahaha! Too funny, Dad! π I’m not too familiar with Connie Francis, but what a nice story! I’m sure I’ve heard the song before too. Will have to look it up on YouTube. I’m glad she listened to her dad too. LOL!
Just ask daughter, and you shall receive: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Ws60MDF7OY
Thank you, Father! π
Sadly, Connie Francis passed away this past Wednesday, July 16, 2025.
How bittersweet, that a song she recorded over 60 years ago, Pretty Little Baby, came back and became hit just recently after going viral on social media, Tik Tok.
Thank you, Dad! RIP Connie Francis.
Those heels are truly amazing Lizzy!! Nothing wrong with having flags on anything, I think!!
So sorry about your headache. You are such a trooper. Heck, I don’t go anywhere without my aleve anymore. I have a small pillbox that fits in any purse for just in case!!
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Jodie
http://www.jtouchofstyle.com
I agree. Love our American flag. And that is a great idea, Jodie. I should just keep some Aleve with me in a pillbox. I rarely get headaches, that’s why I felt so ill that day, but, you’re right, it’s good to have some available just in case. Happy weekend, my friend!
Oh shooting when not feeling well is the worst, I remember when I was in Paris one year I had a shoot set up with a photographer I booked on AirB-N-B who was terrible BYW. But I was super sick with a fever it was a struggle for sure. Oh those tortured soles sound excellent I am so going to check them out! Loving those heels.
Allie of
http://www.allienyc.com
Oh my! You had a fever too?! I can only imagine how difficult that shoot must have been for you. And on top of that having to deal with a terrible photographer. Ugh!!!
Hopefully, just being in Paris made up for some of that unpleasantness. Thank you and yes, check out torturedSoles! π Happy weekend, Allie!
Ohh Lizzy your dad is the sweetest. Love your patriotic outfit especially your awesome heels.
Hope you had an awesome july 4th.
http://www.fashionradi.com
Hi Radi! He is a great dad! The 4th was fabulous with perfect weather. I hope you had a good Independence Day too. Thank you! Happy weekend! π
This is so sweet!
Thanks and keep sharing great content.
Meredith – Sunglasses For Hijab
Thank you, Meredith! You are so kind!
I totally agree that this was the best photo shot ever! Sorry you didn’t feel so well but it was so worth it. The heels are spectacular!
https://www.kathrineeldridge.com
Sweet! Thank you, Kathrine. Wishing you a wonderful week!
Oh so nice photos darling
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Thank you so much, Sakuranko! Have a great week!
I really love this photoshoot. The pictures are amazing !
And theses pump are super fun.
I hope now you feel all better.
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Margot
https://troughthepasturesofthesky.com
Thank you, Margot! All better now. The headache went away soon after I took the Aleve. This is definitely one of my best photo shoots. I hope to wear these pumps again. π Happy weekend!
They are cute shoes and it’s fun you got to take pics at the carnival too! π
Hope you are having a nice weekend π Quiet one here, with lockdown!
Thank you, Mica! Indeed, a carnival photo shoot is so fun! I’m having a wonderful weekend. π Sorry to hear you are in lockdown again. Hope it ends soon!
Your dad nailed it with this photoshoot location idea! And you rocked it despite not feeling well. A true pro. π Looking so cute, as always, babe! Those heels with the white shorts are perfect!
-Ashley
Le Stylo Rouge
Awww…thank you, Ashley! My dad will love reading your comments. π Hope you have a great new week!